A sedum plant which withstands drought and does not require cutting is used as a ground
cover on the bank and front yard of the house above. Notice the two tall, rounded shrubs
that accent the picture window of the living room. Small potted plants fill the shelf below
the short kitchen windows. The private garden with shade trees is in the rear. This is a
non-period house planned for outdoor living. Courtesy Norman E. Rutt.

A hillside lot below left is being terraced to hold moisture and soil. The fence is a living wall
of cacti which suits a Modern studio home in a dry climate. Courtesy Helen O'Gorman.

The wall fountain below right is the focal point in the walled garden of a house inspired by
American Indian pueblos. The beautiful lines of the fountain repeat those of the house.
Courtesy Sternberg-Dwis, photographers.